The shortage of industry-educated and trained equipment managers is causing many facilities to rethink what defines qualifications, traits for success and on-the-job experience. Conversely, compensation and benefits programs are being […]
Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2021 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and in the recent past and explore turfgrass […]
John Dempsey, Ph.D., discusses how major disease‑causing pathogens infect cool‑season turfgrasses and how infected turfgrasses respond with complex defense mechanisms. Discover how turf managers can prime their turfgrasses and enhance […]
Industry consultant Tyler Bloom explores strategies and solutions to positively develop and retain top performers. Topics covered include engaging today's assistants with proven development and training programs. incentivize your assistants […]
Independent turfgrass consultant John Dempsey, Ph.D., explains exactly what phosphite is, how it is best used in a program, results of field trials looking at its ability to suppress disease […]
In the last decade there has been an importance and renewed interest in soil health. Generally, this idea revolves around the fact that soil is a living and breathing entity, […]
John Dempsey, Ph.D., outlines the infection process of turfgrass pathogens and the turfgrass system's natural defense responses. The presenter also explains how a wide range of nutritional elements and compounds […]
Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3/Turf Threat Tracker focus on upcoming summer weather with a discussion of the global factors that help tell us how the season should turn […]
Former golf course superintendent Bryan Bergner explains the environmental and economic benefits of beekeeping and how to get started in it as a hobbyist. Formerly the superintendent at Westmoor Country […]
Cale Bigelow, Ph.D., of Purdue University discusses the ever-changing marketplace related to turf fertilization. He also discusses rapidly changing product prices, strategies to stretch your fertilizer dollar and what key […]